Court Jurisdiction and Locations

Divisions of the Court

The District Court Pugoda is organized into specialized court rooms to efficiently handle various categories of civil matters, ensuring the proper administration of justice.

Court Rooms

Full List of Court Room Numbers / Names

District Court Pugoda (Main Court)

Presiding Judge

Assigned to Each Court Room

District Judge, Pugoda: Presiding Officer over original civil jurisdiction cases.

Divisions

Division of the Courts

District Court

All kind of Civil matters coming under the Original Civil jurisdiction, with a view to the District Court.

Magistrate Court

All kind of Criminal matters coming under the Original Criminal jurisdiction, with a view to the Magistrate Court.

Jurisdiction

Case Types / Subject Areas Handled

Under the Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 of Sri Lanka, District Courts hold unlimited original civil jurisdiction, which covers:

Civil & Commercial Disputes

Money recovery claims, land ownership disputes, contract disputes, partition actions, and damages claims.

Family & Matrimonial Disputes

Divorce, judicial separation, nullity of marriage, and custody of children.

Testamentary & Estate Cases

Granting of Probates and Letters of Administration, estate administration of deceased persons.

Insolvency & Guardianship Matters

Insolvency, guardianship of minors, and management of the persons/properties of individuals of unsound mind.

Contact

Direct Contact Extension & Office Contact Information

Address

District Court, Court Complex,
Pugoda, Sri Lanka

General Landline

011-2405291

Direct extension numbers to specific court chambers or registries are assigned internally via the District Court Registrar's Office.